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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to move in the direction of the greater force.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that pulls a ball back to Earth.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is an example of a balanced force?

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An example of a balanced force is when two teams pull on opposite sides of a rope with equal force in a game of Tug of War.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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An example of an unbalanced force is when a person pushes a shopping cart, causing it to move forward.

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What is static force?

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Static force is the force that keeps an object at rest and prevents it from moving.

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What is magnetic force?

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Magnetic force is the attraction or repulsion between magnetic poles, such as the force that pulls magnets together or pushes them apart.

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.